Policy & Standards SEC climate disclosure rule likely delayed, Scope 3 reporting hangs in the balance If published in 2024, the rule would require public companies to disclose climate-related information from 2026. Melodie Michel 27 October 2023
People & Culture Global Sustainability Standards Board seeks four new members Chief Sustainability Officers have the skills and knowledge required to apply. Melodie Michel 27 October 2023
CSO Futures Weekly CSO Futures Weekly CSO share their views on EVs and green buildings, recycled materials take centre stage and a study questions the legitimacy of sustainability bonuses in this week's newsletter. Melodie Michel 26 October 2023
Policy & Standards California’s new climate rules to affect privately held companies 10,000 firms set to be exposed to new reporting requirements. Melodie Michel 26 October 2023
Policy & Standards Companies worth US$1 trillion call for fossil fuels phase-out as oil and gas firms scale back climate ambition Pressure to phase out fossil fuels is mounting ahead of COP28. Melodie Michel 24 October 2023
Policy & Standards Two-thirds of WBCSD members tie executive compensation to sustainability performance Sustainability information in financial filings is still rare, but linking executive pay to ESG performance metrics is becoming more commonplace. Melodie Michel 23 October 2023
Policy & Standards Brazil to make ISSB-aligned climate disclosures mandatory from 2026 This is the country’s latest move to improve the sustainability performance of its companies, after the creation of a cap-and-trade system. Melodie Michel 20 October 2023
Operations & Finance Deutsche Bank sets strict emissions targets across corporate loans The bank is vetting carbon-intensive loans and phasing out clients that refuse to align with its net zero strategy. Melodie Michel 19 October 2023
Policy & Standards Climate change agreements exempt from competition law, says CMA The CMA's Green Agreement Guidance provides long-awaited clarity on how companies can collaborate for the environment. Melodie Michel 17 October 2023
Policy & Standards Companies still report less than half of TCFD climate disclosures – and almost none report on climate resilience Even as global warming intensifies, companies are struggling to assess their climate resilience. Melodie Michel 16 October 2023